The Pursuit of Happyness Reviews and Ratings



  • November 29, 2009
    Aww Will Smith and his son...it's nice...
  • November 27, 2009
    hah..aku suggest kan org ramai tgk cite ni..besh..based on a true story..=)
  • November 27, 2009
    The Pursuit of Happyness is one of Will Smith's greatest. He is very good with serious roles and I think he was definitely the right choice for the lead role. This is based on the true story of Chris Gardner - and it's a powerful film.

    Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is living wit...( read more)h his wife (Thandie Newton) and son Christopher (Jaden Smith) in San Francisco. He sells X-Ray machines to doctors for a living, but he is behind on bills due to the lack of profit he makes. He soon becomes interested in being a Stock Broker. He is able to land an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm. But when his wife leaves him, Chris is left to take care of his son alone. He is evicted from his apartment, and he and his son must endure hardships like being homeless and looking for shelter. This is a very sad story with some fantastic moments. The characters feel very realistic. The main thing that I loved about the plot was it's theme of happiness. The reason why Chris wanted to become a Stock Broker is becasue when he saw all those Stock Brokers leaving work - they looked happy, and he wanted to BE happy. There's a scene where Chris tells his son that if he was happy, Chris would also be happy. This passes down to his son, as in another scene at a resteraunt, we see Christopher looking at a happy family and then we see him smile. He was happy that they were happy, and then the camera shows Chris with a proud look on his face that his son was such a good kid. I loved the way they conveyed these themes. Another part of the film that I liked was the father/son relationship between Chris and Christopher. They showed the bond in scenes so very well.

    Will Smith never ceases to amaze you with his performance. It was very good. Jaden Smith was so cute as christopher, and he really is Will Smith's son. that's probably why this film felt so real. Because there really was a father and son acting in it. Thandie Newton was terrible as the wife. The way she screams is horrifying. She was very BAD.

    I loved the direction here. Gabriele Muccino has done a great job with the film. The drama and humour is directed very well. I liked some of the music. The theme song was really catchy.

    This is sad, funny and it's also a feel-good film. There's so much happiness with this film. Loved the acting from Will and Jaden Smith. They work really well together. The script works and so does the dialogue. Highly Reccomended.
  • November 26, 2009
    This movie is very touching. WillSmith is awsome very memorable movie based on true story.
  • November 25, 2009
    good story but it's all taken from mr gardner's life. so yeah. its a good life to be told. movie was average.
  • November 24, 2009
    It is such a moving story
  • November 22, 2009
    a must have movie. i got to get it back.
  • November 20, 2009
    Gardner's conviction to survive for his son but not for him alone made the film very inspiring. It is the story of Americans today. They should follow Gardner's path. To strive for the best and to love life for what it is.
  • November 20, 2009
    I get that it was a good movie but damn so depressing
  • November 20, 2009
    wow i like it so so so much
  • November 20, 2009
    I enjoyed every minute.
  • November 19, 2009
    all praise for these movie everyone surely can relate to it. it's a tearjerker good feel movie which tell everyone that even though life's tough these days there is still H.O.P.E. must see.
  • November 19, 2009
    This movie is moved !!
  • November 18, 2009
    mcm nk nangis tgok cite ni. setiap kesusahan ,ada kesenangan.
  • November 14, 2009
    Commitment, sacrifice, and dedication....qualities of a good parent.
  • November 14, 2009
    i luv will smith!!!!!!!!!
  • November 12, 2009
    this is a great movie
  • November 11, 2009
    Perfectly satisfying and very emotional, Will Smith has made a performance great enough to be remembered. A-: Great.
  • November 11, 2009
    A true story of hope, perseverance and pursuing of happiness. Will Smith at his best.
  • November 7, 2009
    en 2 mots : courage et amour
  • November 7, 2009
    I was very disturbed by this movie for a lot of reasons!It's not just the fact that Jaden Smith acts better than his father does! Basically i was outraged by this twisted,supposed pursuit of happyness. What's the meaning of this film?If you are not prosperous or a typical million...( read more)aire, you may give up your present job and run for it,despite the consequences! Be irresponsible! You have a son to take care of;so what?It doesn't matter that you don't have enough money to feed him,to clothe him,to give him a shelter!The important thing is to chase your dream!... and who knows?Maybe you'll get lucky!I haven't anything else to say about that unacceptable "movie", except this:If you want to be deceived into believing a system-production of phony heroes,you must see this!.
  • November 6, 2009
    I really want to watch this movie. I think it is about real life situation and I like that type of movies because I am a realistic person! I think i will enjoy it!
  • November 5, 2009
    Una tragedia que dura lo que la pelicula... y asi sigue... y sigue.. y sigue...
  • November 4, 2009
    Very very good movie. It is inspired by a true story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman who went from living on the streets to working on Wall Street after his wife left him and his son. It showed how much this man have to go through before succeed. It's a moving story an...( read more)d I learned a lot from it. Last but not least, have to give credit to the talented Will Smith and his son Jaden Smit.
  • November 1, 2009
    a sad but amazing story
  • October 30, 2009
    GRANDE ¡¡¡¡ES DE Superación. Waoo ¡¡
  • October 28, 2009
    perfect movie from true story... told about someone for patient and sincere. and how someone survive for life and family. this is great movie... you must see.
  • October 28, 2009
    A great story n i love it.... very inspiring ^^
  • October 27, 2009
    I still do not get why people cry when watching it
  • October 27, 2009
    this movie had me crying in CARIB. At least he's playing his role in his son's life...
  • October 26, 2009
    make me cry...
    good movie!!
  • October 26, 2009
    Great motivational movie
  • October 26, 2009
    This movie broke my heart. I think knowing that it was based on a true story and the real Chris had a cameo at the end, really added to the emotion. Will Smith was perfect for the role as he can turn anything into gold and this being no exception.
  • October 25, 2009
    It was a good movie.Just not as good as I hoped it would be
  • October 24, 2009
    Why Will Smith Didn't Win best Actor Oscar Is Beyond Me.
  • October 23, 2009
    nice movie.. full of life lessons
  • October 23, 2009
    this will smith film was so emotional, it touched my heart, to see how hard a d=single father worked to provide for his son. Even when things never seemed to go right, he kept pushing on ntil he got something done.
  • October 22, 2009
    sweetest movie ever.
  • October 22, 2009
    När jag först fick denna film var jag tvungen att se den tre gånger på ett dygn. Jag ville inte att filmen skulle ta slut och var bara tvungen att se den igen och igen! Will Smith spelar mot sin riktiga son och kanske är det därför de fått till kemin så bra emellan sig.
  • October 22, 2009
    I really like the storyline, but it's a bit slow.
  • October 19, 2009
    Will Smith can't act.
  • October 17, 2009



    Cameo: [Chris Gardner] The real Chris Gardner appears as the man who walks past Chris and Christopher at the end of the movie.

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    The homeless people who worked as extras were paid a full day's minimum wage (which is $8.62/hr in SF) and given free catered meals as compensation for appearing in the film. For some it was the first money they'd made in a while.



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    Speedcubing champions Tyson Mao and Toby Mao and Lars Petrus were hired to coach Will Smith to solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

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    en the IRS seizes funds from Chris Gardner's account, Chris states that the date was the 25th of September. September 25th is the birthday of Will Smith who plays Chris.

  • October 15, 2009
    piece of garbage so was seven pounds he's awful
  • October 15, 2009
    Una historia realmente conmovedora, la actuación de Jaden es fantástica el nene estuvo super su papa como siempre lo máximo se las recomiendo...
  • October 13, 2009
    Great actor and a brilliant film.
  • October 12, 2009
    heart warming...thank you

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